Today marks the final and decisive match of the ODI series between West Indies and Pakistan. Pakistan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, won the first match of the series, but West Indies secured a 5-wicket victory in the second.
Sports News: Today, August 12th, the third and decisive match of the three-match ODI series between West Indies and Pakistan will be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium. This match will determine the winner of the series. Pakistan won the first match, while West Indies made a b comeback in the second, winning by 5 wickets.
Now, both teams will take to the field to win the third match. If you want to know on which app the live streaming of this match will be available in India, what the pitch report is like, and what the probable playing 11 could be, then this article is for you.
Match Time and Venue
The third ODI match will be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium. According to Indian time, this match will start at 7 pm. In India, live streaming of the West Indies vs Pakistan third ODI match will be available on the FanCode app and website. On FanCode, you can also watch real-time updates, commentary, and video clips of the match. Note that this match will not be broadcast on TV in India.
Previous Performance and Status of Both Teams
In the first match, Pakistan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, defeated West Indies by 5 wickets. In this match, Hassan Nawaz played a match-winning innings of 63 runs, while Rizwan also scored a half-century. Babar Azam scored 47 runs, giving the team a b position. In the second match, rain affected the game, and West Indies defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets.
In this match, Babar Azam flopped in batting, while Hassan Nawaz scored 36 runs. Roston Chase also played a crucial innings of 49 runs. In the third match, there will be significant pressure on Babar Azam to return to his form and lead the team to victory.
Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at this stadium is considered favorable for batsmen. There is less chance of fast bowlers getting extra bounce on the pitch, as has been seen in the last two matches. The ball will come onto the bat a bit slowly, which will give batsmen more time to play shots. If b winds blow, bowlers may get some help, but such situations are rare.
Considering the pitch conditions, it is considered a better option to bowl first after winning the toss. The team batting first should try to score a big score of at least 310 runs. Spin bowlers are also not expected to get much assistance, which could make the match high-scoring.
Weather Condition
According to the weather report, there is a possibility of light rain in this match. Although the chances of heavy rain are low, there is a 15 to 20 percent chance of rain, which may disrupt the game for a while. In the previous match also, the Duckworth-Lewis rule was applied due to rain in the same stadium, so rain may affect the match today as well.
Probable Playing 11 of Both Teams
West Indies Team: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (Captain & Wicket-keeper), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, and Jeediah Blades.
Pakistan Team: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (Captain & Wicket-keeper), Hussain Talat, Agha Salman, Hassan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Hasan Ali, and Abrar Ahmed.
